Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI

The Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI brings innovation to flash photography with its Auto Intelligent Bounce (AI.B) technology. This advanced flash unit automatically adjusts the angle and position of the flash head for optimal bounce lighting, ensuring even and diffuse illumination. Perfect for both amateur and professional photographers, the 470EX-AI offers powerful flash performance, versatile bounce options, and user-friendly features for a wide range of shooting environments.

Key Features:

• Auto Intelligent Bounce Technology: The AI.B system measures the room and focus distance to automatically tilt and rotate the flash head for optimal bounce flash results. Choose between full-auto mode for complete automation or semi-auto mode to manually set the bounce angle while the flash adjusts rotation.
• High Guide Number: Achieve powerful illumination with a guide number of 154' at ISO 100 and 105mm, ensuring strong performance in various lighting conditions.
• Versatile Bounce Capabilities: The flash head tilts up to 120° and rotates ±180°, allowing for flexible bounce angles and precise light control.
• Zoom Head and Wide Coverage: The zoom head covers focal lengths from 24-105mm, and a pull-out diffuser extends coverage to 14mm for wider shots.
• Manual and Automatic Control: Stepless manual adjustment for bounce angle, exposure compensation of ±3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 step increments, and optical slave mode for off-camera triggering.
• User-Friendly Interface: LCD panel on the rear for easy viewing and adjustment of settings, with an AF assist beam to improve focusing in low-light conditions.
• Battery and Power: Powered by four AA batteries, offering reliable performance and ease of use.

Specifications:

• Function: External Flash
• Guide Number: 154' at 105mm and ISO 100
• Bounce Head Tilt: Up to 120°
• Bounce Head Rotation: ±180°
• Zoom Head Range: 24-105mm, with wide panel coverage up to 14mm
• Exposure Compensation: ±3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 step increments
• Triggering Modes: Optical slave mode for off-camera use
• Power Source: Four AA batteries
• Dimensions: Compact design with a metal locking foot
• Display: LCD panel for settings and adjustments
• AF Assist Beam: Yes

The Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI offers a blend of advanced technology and practical functionality, making it a valuable tool for achieving professional-quality lighting in various photographic situations. Its Auto Intelligent Bounce system simplifies the process of setting up bounce flash, while its powerful guide number and versatile controls ensure excellent performance. Whether capturing portraits, events, or dynamic scenes, this Speedlite provides the flexibility and reliability needed to enhance your photography with ease.